If your business changes in any way that changes the information you have provided regarding your business license tax, please notify the Finance Department accordingly.

Note: We are unable to process your application / renewal without a signature. All incomplete forms will be returned unprocessed.

Special Business License Tax Permits

For specific annual events and fairs, please contact your event organizer. If you are planning to participate in multiple events, it may be more cost-effective for you to complete the standard Business License Tax Certificate Application (above). If you have any questions, please call the Finance Department at 822-5951.

Employee

An employee is defined as any person including owner, partner, manager, agent, etc., employed or working in said business. For part-time employees, use full-time equivalents. For example, 2 half-time employees equals 1 full-time employee.

Business License Tax Due

All tax is due by July 1 each year. A penalty of 10% per month will be added if not paid by July 31, not to exceed 50% of the total annual tax

New Businesses

New business license fees are prorated on a quarterly basis. For example, a new business starting in January would pay $20 base license fee. There is a $30 fee for review and approval of each new application ($10 fee for renewals).

Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit organizations are exempt from the Business License Tax. Please
provide the city with the nonprofit identification number, complete, sign and return this form.

Senate Bill 1186

Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies:

Assembly Bill 3002

Effective January 1, 2019, last year’s AB 3002 requires local jurisdictions issuing building permits for commercial construction, or business licenses, to make available a notice containing specified information regarding disability access. A model notice was developed by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and is available online.